Cortez - Project Engineer, Process and Infrastructure

Position Description:

Would you like to have a career with a collaborative, diverse, and dynamic mining company? We have an exciting opportunity for you! 

Our people division is growing, and we are looking for a Project Engineer, Process and Infrastructure. The successful candidate is will be responsible for overseeing internal and external resources to oversee and deliver open pit infrastructure projects to support the autonomous project requirements and other automation implementations. While working as a subject matter expert on site requirements promoting a conduit between engineering and operations for alignment. 

Additionally, document and identify the applicable infrastructure operating and maintenance requirements and coordinate with Cortez Open Pit Operations, Technical Services, Maintenance departments and OEM engineering teams.  

At Nevada Gold Mines, our vision is to be the world’s most valued gold mining business by finding, developing, and operating the best assets with the best people. We are committed to a safe work environment sending every person home safe and healthy every day and leaving a sustainable legacy on our host communities. 

Responsibilities:

• Follow close to the existing, re-forecast, and work within a People, Process, Technology Plan that will be used to describe, track, and communicate specific project tasks and milestones. 
• Provide project communication internally to various project stakeholders. Communicate issues or roadblocks for maintenance team.  
• Scope, Oversee, and Deliver infrastructure and construction projects, operational area changes, site development activities under the direction of the site supervision and engineering teams.  
• Liaise between autonomous operations and engineering to ensure the timely and accurate transmission of operating plans and performance reports.  
• Align mine planning and design teams to the Autonomous System operating requirements.  
• Educate and mentor operations supervisors on autonomous operations Develop and maintain in depth technical knowledge on the AHS system, operation, and support functions. 
• Keep up to date with equipment changes, developments and applications related to service requirements involving procedures and standards. 
• Assist in the investigation and resolution of system problems by understanding and utilizing engineering standards, technical manuals, engineering prints and electronic test tooling. 
• Promote open communication between all levels of the organization.  
• Participate in the evaluation of technology solutions regarding safety and health risk, production risk, and sustained feasibility. 
• Ensure safe and environmentally responsible project implementation with all staff, consultants, and contractors. 
• Ensure adherence to the project budget, forecasts, and reporting cadences. 
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

 

• Accredited post-secondary education (a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical/Electrical/ Chemical/Mining or related field) required  
• Two (2) years practical experience in a leadership role, preferably in a position in the open pit mining environment required
• Five (5) years practical experience in mine operations preferred
• Autonomous systems or operational FMS experience preferred
• Demonstrated safety leadership capability for both self and team required
• Excellent leadership, people, and communication skills to act as a “Change Agent” when required
• Exhibit outstanding verbal and written communication skills, organizational skills, and analytical skills required
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Project required 
• Proficient with emerging technology adoption preferred; and 
• Systems experience preferred 
• Ability to maintain a high standard of working ethics required

hat We Can Offer You  

• A comprehensive compensation package including a competitive medical, dental, and vision plan with national provider networks, a 401k retirement plan with employer contribution AND employer match, paid time off, company-sponsored medical clinics, company match share purchase program, and much more!
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team.
• Endless opportunities to grow and learn with industry colleagues.
• Access to a variety of career opportunities across the organization.
• Nevada Gold Mines is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Thank you for your application, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Our mission is to be the world’s most valued gold and copper mining business. We are committed to partnering with our host countries and communities to transform their natural resources into tangible benefits and mutual prosperity.

Barrick is a leading global mining, exploration and development company.  With one of the largest portfolios of world-class and life-long gold and copper assets in the industry - including six of the world's Tier One gold mines - Barrick's operations an projects span 18 countries and five continents. Barrick is also the largest gold producer in the United States.  We create real, long-term value for all stakeholders through responsible mining, strong partnerships, and a disciplined approach to growth.  Barrick shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "B" and on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol "ABX".